la

feminine

/nɛ.sɑ̃s/

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Translation

birth

Word origin

From Old French naissance, from naistre ('to be born'), from Latin nasci ('to be born'). The same root gives English 'nascent' and 'native'.

Origin: Latin
Root: nasci
English cognates: nascent, native

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralnaissances

Examples

The birth of their daughter filled them with joy.

Quelle ?

What is your date of birth?

We celebrated the baby's birth with the whole family.

Cette .

This idea gave rise to a great project.

The birth rate has fallen in this country.

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This word is part of lesson 30.